What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Congleton?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Congleton is to bus which costs £10 - £35 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Congleton?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Congleton is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Congleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Congleton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station and Hollington Drive. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Congleton?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Congleton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Preston to Congleton?

The distance between Preston and Congleton is 57 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Congleton without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Congleton without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £9 - £35.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Congleton?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Preston to Congleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Congleton bus from?

Preston to Congleton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Congleton train from?

Preston to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Congleton?

The best way to get from Preston to Congleton is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £9 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £35 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Preston to Congleton bus arrive?

Preston to Congleton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Congleton train arrive?

Preston to Congleton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Preston to Congleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Congleton is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Preston to Congleton.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Congleton?

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Where can I stay near Congleton?

There are 1317+ hotels available in Congleton.

Preston to Congleton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Congleton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to CongletonManchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent / ...
2h 16m
£10–33
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk076 / ...
4h 24m
£11–31
Drive 54.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Congleton54.8 mi
1h 1m
£14–20

Preston to Congleton by train

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.7 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Congleton, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Congleton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, and Hollington Drive in around 4h 24m.

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